Quinoa Cornbread

This gluten-free updated version of classic cornbread has more flavor and texture than most, thanks to the cooked quinoa folded into the batter and sprinkled on top. Plus, quinoa is a healthy whole grain! Serve squares of it underneath, alongside or crumbled on top of beans, soup, chili, greens or roasted veggies.
Ingredients

3 cups corn flour (not cornmeal)

1 1/4 cups cooked quinoa, divided

2 teaspoons baking soda

1 teaspoon salt

2 cups low fat buttermilk

2 large eggs

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper or foil; set aside. In a large bowl, stir together flour, 1 cup cooked quinoa, baking soda and salt until combined, breaking up any lumps of quinoa, if needed. In a second bowl, whisk together buttermilk and eggs, add to flour mixture and stir just until combined. Transfer batter to prepared pan, spread out evenly and then scatter remaining 1/4 cup quinoa over the top. Bake until cooked through and golden brown around the edges, about 30 minutes.